1981 Pontiac Phoenix Recalls
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1981 Pontiac Phoenix Recall Record
Recall ID # 81V038000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Recall Date:
MAR 24, 1981
Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Description
THE ENGINE-TO-BODY GROUND CABLE ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING MANUFACTURE. THE CABLE COULD EVENTUALLY BREAK DUE TO THE RELATIVE MOTION BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND BODY DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.
Consequence
Remedy
A NEW GROUND CABLE WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE.
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall ID # 80V129000 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Recall Date:
OCT 08, 1980
Component:
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Description
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE POWER STEERING HOSE INCORRECTLY ROUTED. THE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY THEN CONTACT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, RESULTING IN DETERIORATION AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE HOSE AND LEAKAGE OF POWER STEERING FLUID ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
Consequence
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HOSES AND INLET PIPE AND ADD A CLIP AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.